Spicy Pasta Salad With Smoked Gouda, Tomatoes and Basil
A dressing of mayonnaise, milk, vinegar and adobo sauce gives kick to this pasta salad. Toss in grape tomatoes, Gouda cheese and fresh basil.
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Serving size: 6
Calories per serving: 350
Ingredients:
Cook time:
Serving size: 6
Calories per serving: 350
kosher salt
12 ounces mostaccioli or penne pasta
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup white vinegar, plus more if needed
freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons adobo sauces from a can of chipotles (or 1 minced chipotle)
1-10 ounces package grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1/2 pound smoked gouda cheese, cut into small cubes
24 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
Directions:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Drain and rinse under cold water until no longer hot; set aside.
Make the dressing: Mix the mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper to taste and the adobo sauce in a small bowl.
In a large bowl, combine the pasta, dressing, tomatoes and gouda. Taste for seasoning, adding more salt and pepper if needed, and even an extra teaspoon or 2 of vinegar, if necessary. Stir in the basil at the end. Refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving.
Source: foodnetwork.com
Make the dressing: Mix the mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper to taste and the adobo sauce in a small bowl.
In a large bowl, combine the pasta, dressing, tomatoes and gouda. Taste for seasoning, adding more salt and pepper if needed, and even an extra teaspoon or 2 of vinegar, if necessary. Stir in the basil at the end. Refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving.
Source: foodnetwork.com
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